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Six of us (2 adults + 4 kids) stayed here for a long weekend and had a great time. Host was responsive before the trip and house was clean on arrival. Plenty of room. Well-supplied. Large deck with amazing view. Less than 5 minutes to town for a few good restaurants and groceries. A couple hikes within 20 minutes - many many more within, say, an hour. Blue Ridge Parkway less than 40 minutes.

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Management Response

Apr 26, 2017

Thank you, Aaron, for your kind review of the Yummy Mud Puddle. We're glad you had a good time while here. We look forward to a return visit in the near future.Our best, Claudia and John

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Had a very pleasant stay at Yummy Mud Puddle! views from the porch are amazing. Very beautiful nf artistic pottery plates and mugs.

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Liked best:View from the deck and very well managed and as described in pics

Liked least:everything was good. nothing bad

Traveling group:Extended Family

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Management Response

Oct 25, 2016

Thank you for your review. We're so glad you had an enjoyable weekend at the Yummy Mud Puddle. This is such a fine time to visit the mountains of western North Carolina. We hope you'll come back and visit soon.Thank you again!Claudia and John

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The Yummy Mud Puddle was a delightful rental! We loved the views from the back deck, before the rain socked in the mountains. It was a real treat to enjoy eating from the artists pottery plates and mugs. We bought some, and at every use I remark how beautiful they are. The hosts are great. The beds were really firm, not my preference, but other than that, I highly recommend this place. Complete with a nice selection of old school VHS flicks!

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Liked best:back deck view and the pottery all over the house

Liked least:firm mattress

Traveling group:Extended Family

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Management Response

Oct 16, 2016

Thank you for your glowing review! We're very pleased you enjoyed your time at the Puddle and in Yancey county. We look forward to your return. Have a great Fall.Claudia and John of the Yummy Mud Puddle

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“Perfect size for family with a bonus of a beautiful view and artsy decor”

Reviewed September 7, 2016
for a stay in September 2016

Perfect for our needs. 3 good sized rooms and a large open kitchen/dining/family room area. The views off the deck of the app mountains are wonderful. Fun collection of old school VCR tapes. I wish we could have stayed more than a few days.

Traveling group:Extended Family

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Management Response

Sep 8, 2016

Thank you, Glen, for your review! We're thrilled you had a good time while at the Puddle. We hope you'll visit again soon and stay longer. We have an even larger collection of fine films at the main house we are happy to share. Thanks again, Claudia and John

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For a wonderful get away in the mountains of WNC, with lovely hosts, this is the place to be.Only about a mile to downtown Burnsville, and close to Asheville, the location is ideal.Enjoy the pond, mountain views and artwork of both Claudia and John.

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Traveling group:Spouse/Partner

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Management Response

Aug 9, 2016

Thank you, Michele, for your glowing review. We enjoyed having you here nearby. We hope to see you again when you need an holiday from the Florida heat. Wishing you a wonderful remainder of summer. Claudia and John

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We had a great time at the Yummy Mud Puddle. Everything was as advertised; beautiful view, quiet, close to town, nice visits with John and Claudia. Hope to return, and would definitely recommend for a rental.

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Traveling group:Friends

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Management Response

Jul 28, 2016

Thank you, Chris and Susan! We enjoyed our time with you and your friend, Chip. The fish send their appreciation for feeding and admiring them.Thank you for choosing the Yummy Mud Puddle and supporting our art as well. We look forward to a return visit with you.Stay cool,Claudia and John

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“A spectacular view and a house filled with great artwork by the owners”

Reviewed April 25, 2016
for a stay in April 2016

This place is nestled in the quiet hills of the very Sleepy town of Burnsville. Once you navigate through the endless maze construction cones, where it appears the NCDOT has concentrated on creating absolute chaos and mayhem, you then turn off into a picture perfect town square that time has left alone. Antique / Junque shops, a stylish B&B (Nuwray Inn), a quaint town hall missing it's top (a strange clock tower, looks like they didn't finish the job), an Ice Cream shop, a vintage movie theater with marquee, a playhouse theater, a few gift shops and a real Amish deli (called the Ye Olde Country Store)....along with a few wonderful places to eat and drink. (Most notably The Garden Deli / Snap Dragon Bar & Grill and yes,,,Bubba's Good Eats). When we arrived, several lights were seen in the pitch black darkness and we only had to follow a trail of ducks and signs pointing to the Yummy Mud Puddle house. (The owner created that name many, many years ago .. when he was younger ...no further details though). The house is filled with pottery and art made by John D. Richards and Claudia Dunaway as well as other artists. The view from the massive deck is spectacular..that's all I can say. It was my Wife's Birthday and John and Claudia left a flower arrangement, Ghirardelli chocolates and a homemade birthday card to welcome us. Nice!!! The house was well kept and very comfortable since it was a little chilly after dark (central heating). They had a vast movie collection and TV was offered, but we never had to resort to those forms of amusement ....the view ..ah the view and just relaxing was enough. Just below the house is John's and Claudia's art galleries and workshops .....John is an avid Marx Brother's fan (I myself am as well) and he is the splitting image of Harpo Marx (my favorite Marx brother). John told us comedic stories while we viewed the galleries and was an instant hit with me and my wife. Then, his better half joined us (Claudia) I now see why this is a place of leisure and enjoyment. They are the best! She took a liking to our 2 Greyhounds we had brought along (it's pet friendly) and our little girl Dash was just smitten with her from all the attention she gave. I highly recommend this place for the perfect getaway.

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Liked best:The oversized deck with a fantastic view of the property and the Black Mountains

Liked least:The main road leading to the place was under construction and there are safety cones everywhere. Hwy 19E

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Management Response

Apr 26, 2016

Thank you, Patrick, for your kind words and thorough review. We enjoyed meeting you and so glad you had a great getaway for your lovely bride's birthday. We hope to see you again at the Puddle soon.Claudia and John of the Yummy Mud Puddle

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